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cardude · 12-01-2017, 01:28 PM

Been looking for just the right canopy for my rig - your's looks (looked) awesome! What brand/model is (was) it?

**Steeveedee** · 12-02-2017, 12:15 AM

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Originally Posted by cardude

Been looking for just the right canopy for my rig - your's looks (looked) awesome! What brand/model is (was) it?

Are you replying to post #75?

cardude · 12-02-2017, 12:26 AM

Looks like post #14; sorry, I'm a bit web challenged!
Now I'm out of town trying to do this on my phone!
Maybe I'll give it a try when we get back home this week!
Thanks and have a good one!

unclefreddy · 12-02-2017, 02:49 AM

Old Blue ..... 1971 Cheyenne C10 Name of Top is unknown at this time.

**special-K** · 12-02-2017, 10:39 AM

You guys out west need to find one of these for your truck. These are what I remember in CA in the '70s

unclefreddy · 12-02-2017, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by special-K

You guys out west need to find one of these for your truck. These are what I remember in CA in the '70s

Those are beautiful shells ! Just imagine trying to find a top for a Longhorn !

cardude · 12-02-2017, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by 1-PU70

Heres mine

(from post #15, - I'll give this anothe try!)

Hey. 1-PU70, see you've been away for awhile; if you're still around, do you know what brand canopy you've got (or had) on this rig?
BTW - with that 3:73 rear, this dude must have some serious 'seat-of'the-pants' torque!

CG · 12-02-2017, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by special-K

You guys out west need to find one of these for your truck. These are what I remember in CA in the '70s

Id have to see those in person, but they sure look cool in the pics. I like that they aren't straight up and down on the sides.

67swb72klb · 12-02-2017, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by special-K

You guys out west need to find one of these for your truck. These are what I remember in CA in the '70s

Those are cool I don't remember ever seeing anything like that.

**DeadheadNM** · 06-06-2020, 11:41 AM

Brochure from period correct slide in camper. On CL now but w a Dodge attached.

**DeadheadNM** · 06-06-2020, 11:42 AM

https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/w...129416057.html

Wobpb377 · 06-07-2020, 12:36 PM

Here’s mine. Nothing fancy. Think it’s off a later model as it doesn’t fit perfect but still looks good in my eyes.

**special-K** · 06-08-2020, 09:43 AM

^^^ Nice looking set-up I'd say. Nice and light, too, right? I have an aluminum cap for my '72 I pop on and off with ease. The crank-out windows were clear, so I got tangerine tint to closely match the old plexiglass bubble windows. Those you can see had the white scroll in four corners. I never liked all the fanciness of these back then. I hade a white one made with just the crank-outs once years ago. Cheap!

Wobpb377 · 06-08-2020, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by special-K

^^^ Nice looking set-up I'd say. Nice and light, too, right? I have an aluminum cap for my '72 I pop on and off with ease. The crank-out windows were clear, so I got tangerine tint to closely match the old plexiglass bubble windows. Those you can see had the white scroll in four corners. I never liked all the fanciness of these back then. I hade a white one made with just the crank-outs once years ago. Cheap!

Thanks. And yes it is very light.

factorystock · 06-08-2020, 07:47 PM

Wow, isn't this '70 pretty. Another great metallic color ( Dark Gold Poly ) that disappeared for '71 and '72. Yes, the psychedelic era was over. The double tu tone really flows with the shell.

**special-K** · 06-08-2020, 09:52 PM

"Hey! Who stole my mirror??"

Looks like a Gem Top

**Steeveedee** · 06-08-2020, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by special-K

"Hey! Who stole my mirror??"

Looks like a Gem Top

The mirror probably interfered with the pinstripe lines in that photo op.

factorystock · 06-09-2020, 10:29 PM

Good question, where are the mirrors? Really doubt they were removed for the photo shoot. Left factory without? Missed the dealer prep? In a box in the bed? We'll never know.

**special-K** · 06-10-2020, 06:08 AM

May be a brochure shot. Looks like no rear bumper either.

**SoCoC10** · 06-10-2020, 07:38 AM

Here’s one I saved from a local hoarder. Hadn’t moved in 33 years. Had the build sheet in the back of the seat and the jack instructions still in tact. If I kept it the topper wouldn’t have fit the short bed I would have converted it to. That is why I let someone else own it.

factorystock · 06-10-2020, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by SoCoC10

Here’s one I saved from a local hoarder.

Nice save. In a way, that might have been a good thing a hoarder had it, too many of these era pickups ( in similar condition with shells attached ) ended up in the pick and pull yards in CA 20-25 years ago and disappeared from the face of the earth within weeks.

Chuck A · 06-11-2020, 08:57 AM

Here is mine. It took quite a while to find a camper shell for a short bed. I imagine that if a person were looking to do some camping they probably would’ve purchased a longer bed. So I think the short bed camper shells are kind of rare.

I need to take a photo of this truck with all the lights lit up at night. It looks really neat. The interior is all wood in very good shape I need to take a picture and post that as well.

**special-K** · 06-11-2020, 11:33 AM

That's really sharp. Takes me back to before dropped trucks with 82" wheels and gumbands

**Meangreen1** · 06-11-2020, 12:19 PM

Here is mine, just picked her up from the guy who ordered it in 1969. This top has been on since 71. Had a different one but was damaged during a hunting trip.

**special-K** · 06-12-2020, 07:44 AM

Boy that is sweet! I overlooked this was from the original owner. Wow. I was amazed 20-30 years ago when I'd find an original owner truck. I've said I bet these trucks had more long term (decades) original owners than any other vehicle out there. I still believe that. WOW, 51 years!! I'm 65 and he bought that truck when I was 14 building truck model kits! He sure kept it nice

12-01-2017, 01:28 PM	#76
cardude Registered User Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Astoria, OR Posts: 72	Re: 67-72 Trucks with CAPs/TOPPERs Photos Been looking for just the right canopy for my rig - your's looks (looked) awesome! What brand/model is (was) it?

12-02-2017, 12:26 AM	#78
cardude Registered User Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Astoria, OR Posts: 72	Re: 67-72 Trucks with CAPs/TOPPERs Photos Looks like post #14; sorry, I'm a bit web challenged! Now I'm out of town trying to do this on my phone! Maybe I'll give it a try when we get back home this week! Thanks and have a good one!

12-02-2017, 02:49 AM	#79
unclefreddy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: ukiah, california Posts: 333	Re: 67-72 Trucks with CAPs/TOPPERs Photos Old Blue ..... 1971 Cheyenne C10 Name of Top is unknown at this time. Attached Images

12-02-2017, 10:39 AM	#80
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: 67-72 Trucks with CAPs/TOPPERs Photos You guys out west need to find one of these for your truck. These are what I remember in CA in the '70s Attached Images __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

06-06-2020, 11:41 AM	#85
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,428	Re: 67-72 Trucks with CAPs/TOPPERs Photos Brochure from period correct slide in camper. On CL now but w a Dodge attached. Attached Images __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

06-06-2020, 11:42 AM	#86
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,428	Re: 67-72 Trucks with CAPs/TOPPERs Photos https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/w...129416057.html Attached Images __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

06-07-2020, 12:36 PM	#87
Wobpb377 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Aiea,HI Posts: 187	Re: 67-72 Trucks with CAPs/TOPPERs Photos Here’s mine. Nothing fancy. Think it’s off a later model as it doesn’t fit perfect but still looks good in my eyes. Attached Images

06-08-2020, 09:43 AM	#88
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: 67-72 Trucks with CAPs/TOPPERs Photos ^^^ Nice looking set-up I'd say. Nice and light, too, right? I have an aluminum cap for my '72 I pop on and off with ease. The crank-out windows were clear, so I got tangerine tint to closely match the old plexiglass bubble windows. Those you can see had the white scroll in four corners. I never liked all the fanciness of these back then. I hade a white one made with just the crank-outs once years ago. Cheap! Attached Images __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

06-08-2020, 07:47 PM	#90
factorystock Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: west coast Posts: 3,381	Re: 67-72 Trucks with CAPs/TOPPERs Photos Wow, isn't this '70 pretty. Another great metallic color ( Dark Gold Poly ) that disappeared for '71 and '72. Yes, the psychedelic era was over. The double tu tone really flows with the shell. Attached Images

06-08-2020, 09:52 PM	#91
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: 67-72 Trucks with CAPs/TOPPERs Photos "Hey! Who stole my mirror??" Looks like a Gem Top __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

06-09-2020, 10:29 PM	#93
factorystock Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: west coast Posts: 3,381	Re: 67-72 Trucks with CAPs/TOPPERs Photos Good question, where are the mirrors? Really doubt they were removed for the photo shoot. Left factory without? Missed the dealer prep? In a box in the bed? We'll never know.

06-10-2020, 06:08 AM	#94
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: 67-72 Trucks with CAPs/TOPPERs Photos May be a brochure shot. Looks like no rear bumper either. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

06-10-2020, 07:38 AM	#95
SoCoC10 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Colorado Posts: 3,306	Re: 67-72 Trucks with CAPs/TOPPERs Photos Here’s one I saved from a local hoarder. Hadn’t moved in 33 years. Had the build sheet in the back of the seat and the jack instructions still in tact. If I kept it the topper wouldn’t have fit the short bed I would have converted it to. That is why I let someone else own it. Attached Images __________________ 07' Extcab Silverado Z71 Silver Birch, 5.3L HO 71' Cheyenne C10 Hugger Orange on Saddle SWB Besides these two, too Many to count Last edited by SoCoC10; 06-10-2020 at 08:00 AM.

06-11-2020, 08:57 AM	#97
Chuck A Registered User Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 69	Re: 67-72 Trucks with CAPs/TOPPERs Photos Here is mine. It took quite a while to find a camper shell for a short bed. I imagine that if a person were looking to do some camping they probably would’ve purchased a longer bed. So I think the short bed camper shells are kind of rare. I need to take a photo of this truck with all the lights lit up at night. It looks really neat. The interior is all wood in very good shape I need to take a picture and post that as well. Attached Images

06-11-2020, 11:33 AM	#98
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: 67-72 Trucks with CAPs/TOPPERs Photos That's really sharp. Takes me back to before dropped trucks with 82" wheels and gumbands __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~



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06-11-2020, 12:19 PM	#99
Meangreen1 Active Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: PDX Posts: 189	Re: 67-72 Trucks with CAPs/TOPPERs Photos Here is mine, just picked her up from the guy who ordered it in 1969. This top has been on since 71. Had a different one but was damaged during a hunting trip. Attached Images

06-12-2020, 07:44 AM	#100
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: 67-72 Trucks with CAPs/TOPPERs Photos Boy that is sweet! I overlooked this was from the original owner. Wow. I was amazed 20-30 years ago when I'd find an original owner truck. I've said I bet these trucks had more long term (decades) original owners than any other vehicle out there. I still believe that. WOW, 51 years!! I'm 65 and he bought that truck when I was 14 building truck model kits! He sure kept it nice __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~ Last edited by special-K; 06-12-2020 at 01:38 PM.

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